CVE-2020-17097: Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
54 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-17097?
CVE-2020-17097 is a Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17097?
CVE-2020-17097 has been rated as having a medium severity level.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17097?
CVE-2020-17097 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
4
How do I fix CVE-2020-17097?
To fix CVE-2020-17097, install the official security patch released by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-17097?
The potential impact of CVE-2020-17097 includes unauthorized access to elevated privileges, which may allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive information.